Prevention of Occupational Hazards

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In Spain, occupational risk prevention is regulated by Law of November  on Occupational Risk Prevention  This law establishes the legal framework for the prevention of risks derived from work, with the aim of guaranteeing the safety and health of workers in their work environment. In recent years, Occupational Health and Safety in Spain has experienced significant evolution, with a notable decrease in workplace accidents. According to data from the National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST), 469 fatal accidents at work were recorded in  which represents a reduction of  compared to.

This decrease in workplace accidents is due to a series of factors, including: The application of the LPRL and the regulations that develop it. Raising awareness among companies and workers about the importance of preventing Phone Number Data occupational risks. Improving working conditions. However, there is still some way to go to achieve a completely safe work environment. In of fatal accidents occurred in the construction sector, followed by the industry sector and the transport and storage sector. These sectors present a greater risk of workplace accidents, so it is necessary to continue working to reduce the risks in these sectors.



Another challenge of ORP in Spain is the prevention of psychosocial risks. These risks, such as work stress, workplace harassment or workplace violence, can have a significant impact on workers' health, both physically and psychologically. According to the of accidents resulting in sick leave occurred due to psychosocial causes. To address these challenges, it is necessary to continue working on raising awareness among companies and workers about the importance of preventing occupational risks, as well as improving regulations and epidemiological surveillance systems.